Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Clonidine products are in shortage in Canada (4 of 9 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
An alpha-agonist used to lower high blood pressure and manage other conditions such as ADHD.
Products affected
4 / 9
In shortage since
Mar 10, 2017
Reports on file
19
Talk to a pharmacist
Pharmacists can substitute an unaffected manufacturer's version, adjust strengths, and in most provinces adapt or renew a prescription on the spot.
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Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Active shortage
TEVA-CLONIDINE
0.025MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02304163 · since Aug 2, 2023, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO-CLONIDINE TAB 0.1MG
.1MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00868949 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO-CLONIDINE TAB 0.2MG
.2MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00868957 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO-CLONIDINE
0.025MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02248732 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-CLONIDINE
0.2MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02046148 · ended May 7, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-CLONIDINE
0.1MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02046121 · ended May 7, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ CLONIDINE
0.1MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02515784 · ended May 7, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ CLONIDINE
0.1MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02515784 · ended Apr 2, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
MAR-CLONIDINE
0.025MG · TABLET · MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02524198 · ended Mar 11, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ CLONIDINE
0.1MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02515784 · ended Mar 1, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
JAMP CLONIDINE
0.025MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02528207 · ended Jan 31, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-CLONIDINE
0.2MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02046148 · ended Sep 30, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 19 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Clonidine is currently affected by 4 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by TEVA CANADA LIMITED, APOTEX INC.
The reported cause is: disruption of the manufacture of the drug. Manufacturers must report shortages, but end-date estimates are their own projections and often move.
If your usual product is affected, a pharmacist is the fastest route to a solution: they can dispense an unaffected manufacturer's equivalent when one exists, and in most provinces can adapt doses or substitute a therapeutic alternative without a new appointment.
Clonidine is classified under “ANTIADRENERGIC AGENTS, CENTRALLY ACTING” (ATC C02AC).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Clonidine used for?
An alpha-agonist used to lower high blood pressure and manage other conditions such as ADHD.
When will Clonidine be back in stock in Canada?
Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.
Why is Clonidine in shortage?
See the reports above; manufacturers must state a reason (most commonly manufacturing disruption or a surge in demand) when filing with Health Canada.
What can my pharmacist do about it?
Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.
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Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.
Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.